Two teenage girls from a high school in Perth are accused of plotting to kill a teacher before one of them allegedly stabbed her on Monday.
A teacher, aged in her 50s, was taken to Fiona Stanley hospital with non life-threatening injuries after emergency services were called to Willetton Senior High School at 11.15am on Monday.
The student accused of the attack fled the school grounds and was taken into custody on Monday evening.
Police allege two students talked online about how to kill the teacher.
A WA police spokesperson said: “Between 14 October and 1 November 2021, a 13-year-old student participated in numerous online chat messages with a 14-year-old student.”
“It will be alleged the conversations related to talking about and planning to kill a teacher.
“The victim received a one-centimetre wound in the area of her left armpit and was conveyed to Fiona Stanley hospital for treatment.
“On police arrival, the 13-year-old student was taken into custody and a search commenced for the 14-year-old student who was located around 6.50pm on foot in Willetton and taken into custody by police.”
State School Teachers Union of WA president Pat Byrne said they were “deeply disturbed” by the incident.
“Every teacher and principal should be able to go to work confident that they are safe in their workplace,” Byrne said.
“The union will liaise closely with the department of education to ensure all staff at the school get every support they need during this traumatic time.
“Through its Safety is Our Priority campaign the SSTUWA has worked unceasingly to improve safety standards at schools. This incident is a reminder of the dangers teachers face and the need for constant improvements around safety in schools.
“The SSTUWA will make no further comment as the matter is now before the courts.”
The students, both from Willetton, have each been charged with attempted to unlawfully kill.
They are due to appear before the Perth children’s court on Tuesday.
Students from the school told Nine News Perth one teenager had been suspended last week.
